SUBREGIONAL MEETINGS

Three subregional meetings have been held in Africa over the past five months to begin
the process of developing subregional action programmes. The consultation on the
implementation of the Convention in West Africa was held in Dakar, Senegal from 24-18
July 1995. The consultation on the implementation of the Convention in East Africa was
held in Asmara, Eritrea from 1-3 August 1995 and the consultation on the
implementation of the Convention for Northern Africa was held in Tunisia from 8-11
November 1995. For more information about these consultations, contact the CCD
Secretariat, tel: (41-22)979-9412; fax: (41-22)979-9030.